Jobs in Johnson City, TN (Now Hiring) Jun 2026

Job Summary

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in maintaining security for campus-wide lock system(s), installing and maintaining locks, electronic systems, and related hardware, and performing related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of installing, repairing, and maintaining locks and related hardware.
Knowledge of a variety of locking systems, such as mortise locks, cylindrical handles, panic bars with latching devices or vertical rods, and electric access systems.
Knowledge of the use of common hand tools, machine tools, and tools common to the locksmithing trade.
Knowledge of all aspects of rough-in and finish carpentry.
Ability to evaluate locking and related access systems and the skill to manipulate, repair, rebuild, or reinstall them.
Ability to assess locks and understand the need to set up a keying system.
Skill to key and re-key locks to fit a particular key or set of keys on conventional cores, interchangeable cores, or master ring cylinders.
Ability and skill to re-pin wafer locks as well as rekey locks.
Ability to use code books and the skill to code-cut keys for a particular bitting on cutting machines.
Skill to produce or duplicate keys.
Skill to pick locks.
Ability to test and troubleshoot electronic door device problems and the skill to repair low-voltage wiring or verbally communicate problems for electronic access technicians or contractor repairs.
Ability and skills of carpentry to fix or repair doors or hardware issues that may not be lock-related, such as sagging, shimming, or frame adjustments.
Knowledge of university practices and regulations for the dispensing and recovery of keys.
Knowledge of the university keying system to provide individual keying needs without compromising departmental security requirements.
Ability to keep key records so as not to lose track of keys for security purposes.
Ability to make decisions on the job or work order so as not to risk security.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess or complete and pass the Tennessee Locksmith Certification Class or Equivalent Certification within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of related experience

Compensation & Benefits

Job Family – Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
Market Range - 4 (Salary Schedules)
For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Position is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of installing, repairing, and maintaining locks and related hardware.
Knowledge of a variety of locking systems, such as mortise locks, cylindrical handles, panic bars with latching devices or vertical rods, and electric access systems.
Knowledge of the use of common hand tools, machine tools, and tools common to the locksmithing trade.
Knowledge of all aspects of rough-in and finish carpentry.
Ability to evaluate locking and related access systems and the skill to manipulate, repair, rebuild, or reinstall them.
Ability to assess locks and understand the need to set up a keying system.
Skill to key and re-key locks to fit a particular key or set of keys on conventional cores, interchangeable cores, or master ring cylinders.
Ability and skill to re-pin wafer locks as well as rekey locks.
Ability to use code books and the skill to code-cut keys for a particular bitting on cutting machines.
Skill to produce or duplicate keys.
Skill to pick locks.
Ability to test and troubleshoot electronic door device problems and the skill to repair low-voltage wiring or verbally communicate problems for electronic access technicians or contractor repairs.
Ability and skills of carpentry to fix or repair doors or hardware issues that may not be lock-related, such as sagging, shimming, or frame adjustments.
Knowledge of university practices and regulations for the dispensing and recovery of keys.
Knowledge of the university keying system to provide individual keying needs without compromising departmental security requirements.
Ability to keep key records so as not to lose track of keys for security purposes.
Ability to make decisions on the job or work order so as not to risk security.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess or complete and pass the Tennessee Locksmith Certification Class or Equivalent Certification within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of related experience

Compensation & Benefits

Job Family – Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
Market Range - 4 (Salary Schedules)
For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Position is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

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